Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Fisheries Biology

Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Fisheries Biology Our Fisheries Biology programs balance classroom learning with practical experience in the field and

HSU Fisheries professors have a hands-on, field oriented educational philosophy. Few academic programs provide such a strong interplay between classroom theory and field laboratory practice. An on-campus fish hatchery, a marine laboratory, and a 90' ocean-going vessel are integral features of our instructional program.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at 5 pm for this semester's Michael G. Scott Distinguished Lecturer presentation!
10/06/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at 5 pm for this semester's Michael G. Scott Distinguished Lecturer presentation!

M.Sc. candidate Juhi LaFuente and Drs. Eric Bjorkstedt and Jose R. Marin Jarrin participated in this year’s CSU COAST An...
10/06/2026

M.Sc. candidate Juhi LaFuente and Drs. Eric Bjorkstedt and Jose R. Marin Jarrin participated in this year’s CSU COAST Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA 🌊
They connected with students, staff, and faculty from across this extensive network of universities and shared in the spirit of collaboration and discovery. Thank you to CSU COAST for the amazing work you do! 🙌🌟

Green Diamond is excited to announce the second year of our Job Shadow and Scholarship Program, designed to help student...
10/05/2026

Green Diamond is excited to announce the second year of our Job Shadow and Scholarship Program, designed to help students connect academic learning with real-world career opportunities in forestry and natural resource management. This program was created for students pursuing academic degrees in accredited forestry or natural resources programs. Our goal is to help them explore career paths, see some of the hands-on application of the work, and receive meaningful financial support as they work toward completing their education.

Through this program, students can:
Participate in a three-day unpaid job shadow experience at one of our operating locations.
Learn and see hands-on application of the work directly from experienced forestry and natural resource professionals.
Explore career paths and connect classroom learning with field work.
Apply for a scholarship award of up to $2,000.

We would appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with students pursuing degrees in forestry, natural resources, and related fields. Together, we can help students explore career possibilities, build professional connections, and take the next step toward a rewarding career.

How to apply:
The program is open for applications now with details included in the process. Interested students can apply directly through our website: https://www.greendiamond.com/communities/scholarships

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

Photo taken from https://www.greendiamond.com/communities/scholarships

Our mariculture class got an inside look at local aquaculture! 🌊🦪 On Friday, October 2, students toured the Mad River Sl...
10/03/2026

Our mariculture class got an inside look at local aquaculture! 🌊🦪 On Friday, October 2, students toured the Mad River Slough Shellfish Nursery, owned by fisheries alumna Kim Rich and her husband, Bill.

🌿 The Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People is seeking a Natural Resources Manager to lead freshwater and terrestrial ecology pr...
09/29/2026

🌿 The Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People is seeking a Natural Resources Manager to lead freshwater and terrestrial ecology projects, restoration efforts, environmental research, and grant-funded initiatives. This full-time supervisory position offers a salary of $58,842–$84,049. 🌊🐟🌱

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with a first review of applicants on October 30, 2026.

Please return a completed application, along with a resume and a cover letter:Via email to:

[email protected]

Via mail to:

Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People
P.O. Box 529
Klamath, CA 95548

In person to:

Pulikla Tribe Administration Office
177 Nepuey Rd.
Klamath, CA 95548

https://puliklatribe.gov/job-opportunity-natural-resources-manager/

🌊 **COMING SOON: 2027 WDHOF Scholarships & Training Grants!**Have a goal that could take your diving, research, conserva...
09/29/2026

🌊 **COMING SOON: 2027 WDHOF Scholarships & Training Grants!**
Have a goal that could take your diving, research, conservation work, or underwater career to the next level? This could be your opportunity.
Applications open **October 1, 2026** for Women Divers Hall of Fame scholarships and training grants.
🎓 Scholarships are available in areas including marine biology, conservation, underwater archaeology, sea turtle conservation, climate change, underwater photography/videography and more.
🤿 Training grants can help new divers get started or certified divers advance their skills.
📅 Applications open: October 1
⏰ Deadline: November 30 at 5:00 PM New York time
Learn more and get ready to apply:
https://www.wdhof.org/scholarships/how-to-apply
Know someone who should apply? **Tag them or share this post!**

Dear AllYou are invited to attend Alec Bauer's thesis defense on 9 October at 2 PM in WDFS 270 or on Zoom ID: 896 7379 6...
09/24/2026

Dear All

You are invited to attend Alec Bauer's thesis defense on 9 October at 2 PM in WDFS 270 or on Zoom ID: 896 7379 6202 | Passcode: 264552).

Thesis Title: Using environmental DNA metabarcoding to describe Northern California’s coastal fish diversity

Dear colleagues, partners, and community membersThe Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Fisheries Biology is pleased to host...
09/22/2026

Dear colleagues, partners, and community members

The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Fisheries Biology is pleased to host a distinguished guest lecture by Dr. Jessica A. Miller, Professor in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University’s Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station.

Pacific Cod Through Time: Climate, Connectivity, and Population Resilience

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
5:00 p.m. Pacific time
In person: BSS 162, Cal Poly Humboldt
Online: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/7759355083
Hosted by: Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Fisheries Biology

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USFWS Arcata and Yreka Fish and Wildlife Offices are hiring 4 Biological Science Technicians in the Fish and Aquatic Con...
09/21/2026

USFWS Arcata and Yreka Fish and Wildlife Offices are hiring 4 Biological Science Technicians in the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program!

Check out some of the field work you could do with the salmon spawning ground survey's Virtual Carcass Crawl: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c98ff877292143848f0814938009f78b

More information and application: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/885202100
or search USA Jobs for 885202100

Photo: USFWS personnel on a spawning ground survey. Photo credit: Aliah Guerro, USFWS Arcata Field Office.

🦈 Are you interested in sharks, rays, skates, and other marine critters—especially those found in Humboldt Bay? 🌊Then yo...
09/17/2026

🦈 Are you interested in sharks, rays, skates, and other marine critters—especially those found in Humboldt Bay? 🌊

Then you might want to join OSEA Humboldt (Ocean Science Expedition Academy), a Facebook group where people share local knowledge, observations, photos, and experiences! 🔬🐟

https://www.facebook.com/groups/oseahumboldt/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr&_rdr

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